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Forum: The Barbie
Jan 21st 2010, 1:53 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By Passionate Pom

Restricted builders license

I have lived in Adelaide for almost 5 years but am thinking of moving to the gold coast as there appears to be more work for my wife ( primary teacher).
I am in the process of getting my restricted...
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2010, 8:10 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 487
Posted By Passionate Pom

Primary Teaching in the Gold coast

We are currently in Adelaide and have been here almost 5 years. Primary teaching jobs here are year by year contracts ( if your lucky) or supply !!!!:eek:
Is it the same in the Gold Coast ????
Can...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2007, 2:33 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 9,942
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Is South Australia the worst state.

I've been in Adelaide for almost 2 years now and think its great. Its probably not what i was expecting as i had never been to Oz before and had only seen the tv programs about emmigrating which only...
Forum: Australia
Aug 12th 2007, 5:08 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Passionate Pom

Advice please !!!

It is against the Australian law to backwash your pool OR spa into your garden or your stormwater drain, BUT i believe you are allowed to empty and water your garden with your spa water ( don't ask...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 10:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,603
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: bricklaying firms in adelaide

Hi,
In Adelaide you will need a liscence to work on your own or you can work with someone on theirs.Normally on new housing its 1 brickie on his own and you get a contract for each house so how...
Forum: Australia
Aug 8th 2007, 10:08 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,170
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Any Bikers out in Adelaide

Hi Martin,
I sold my ZX9 R a few years ago when the dream first started. We are in Adelaide now and i don't think i'll be getting another bike.:(
The roads here are very poor ( pot hols etc) and...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2007, 11:20 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,836
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: adelaide

were in a sothern suburb called Seaford Rise. It has the beach close by and the wineries in the hills at Mclaren vale. We have good schools and a new shopping precinct just opened. House and land...
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2007, 8:46 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,560
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Insulation - and its lack thereof

me too !!! I've got every internal and external stuffed with the itchy stuff and upgraded the loft insulation aswell.
I have also been round this week and siliconed all my windows and doors to try...
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2007, 7:39 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,563
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: staffordshire bull terriers

Our friends have a white staffy with a patch over one eye. They've been told by the vets that they will need to put a t shirt on her over the summer to prevent her burning and getting skin cancer due...
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2007, 6:10 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,563
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: staffordshire bull terriers

There's pit bulls here in adelaide !!! and loads of staffies.They all have tails over here as its against the law to get them docked( not in WA). I've got a Rottwieller pup with a tail and it doesn't...
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2007, 11:23 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,578
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Where are you from?

Bedford in Bedfordshire until Oct 05' now Adelaide S.A :thumbsup:
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 27th 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Adelaide it is........

Adelaide is the driest state in the driest contenent in the world.:thumbup:
We love it here.:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2007, 8:14 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,249
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Peeps who've moved to Adelaide!

Were here in Adelaide too. Been here nearly 2 years now and love it.Were in the south and like others have said you get sooo much for your money.Weve also got a new shopping mall recently opened up...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2007, 8:43 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,893
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Adelaide or Brisbane ????

I love Adelaide ( but maybe i'm backward :rofl:) I've been here almost v2 years now. We haven't been to Brisbane yet but have had a hol to Melbourne via the ocean road.
Its probably horses for...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2007, 12:05 am
Replies: 251
Views: 28,242
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Is the Australian 'dream' dead?

PS. For people wishing to achieve the "Australian dream", I have some advice: it's a LOT easier if you don't lash out on a brand new car as soon as you arrive Down Under, as so many Poms seem to do...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 11:57 pm
Replies: 251
Views: 28,242
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Is the Australian 'dream' dead?

Call me old-fashioned, but I like the concept of the sh*t end of town where all the rubbish can be contained with their jacked up bangers and oil-stained grass and boarded-up windows.

This way I...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 22nd 2007, 11:41 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,313
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Swimming Pool - Solar Heating

Thanks !!;)
Just thought with the replies complainig about the shapes of pools and not working well on the roller someone would say " just cut it over size and square " to make it all work...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 11:36 pm
Replies: 251
Views: 28,242
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Is the Australian 'dream' dead?

I love my home and love my family. I wouldn't change anything about either, and yes its nice to have a home like mine with still some money left in my pocket each week to spend on other things again...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 10:54 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Adelaide to Perth by Car - is it madness?

The United Kingdom completed its legal transition to SI units in 1995, but a few such units are still in official use: draught beer must still be sold in pints, roadsign distances must be in yards...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 10:47 pm
Replies: 251
Views: 28,242
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Is the Australian 'dream' dead?

I think " the dream " is over exagerated, but definately NOT dead !!!
In my opinion its still a better place to bring up kids and i know for a fact that i could never afford a house in the UK like i...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 22nd 2007, 10:43 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,313
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Swimming Pool - Solar Heating

My cover is still in the bag.:o I'm told i need to cut it to shape myself.:confused: Any advise ????
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 9:24 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,847
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Areas in Adelaide

Was on the radio today that due to lack of houses there will als be a 10% rise each year in the rental market for the next 3-5 years.:unsure:
Forum: Australia
Jul 21st 2007, 11:09 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Woodcroft,SA

I have friends living in Woodcroft and they love it. I haven't heard any bad reports in the 2 yrs i've been here.Good luck.:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2007, 7:22 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,675
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Another house building thread!

Looking good !!! Which suburb is the land and who is your builder ???
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2007, 6:56 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,847
Posted By Passionate Pom

Re: Areas in Adelaide

We have just built a new house in Seaford Rise.Its at the end of the southern expressway so only takes me half hour to get to the city in the mornings.We have some great beaches around us here and...
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